Glasgow announces team for season opener

Sean Lamont will start on the wing for Glasgow in their opening RaboDirectPro12 game against Ulster at Ravenhill on Friday night.

Duncan Weir has been preferred to Ruaridh Jackson at fly-half, while experienced Scottish internationals Chris Cusiter and John Barclay are consigned to the bench.

Exciting young full-back Stuart Hogg, Rory Lamont, prop Jon Welsh and new signings Viliami Ma’afu and Tim Swinson are unavailable for selection due to injury.

It will be Gregor Townsend‘s first competitive game in charge of the Warriors since replacing Sean Lineen as head coach in the summer.

Glasgow: Peter Murchie; Tommy Seymour, Alex Dunbar, Graeme Morrison, Sean Lamont; Duncan Weir, Henry Pyrgos; Gordon Reid, Finlay Gillies, Mike Cusack; Tom Ryder, Al Kellock (c); Rob Harley, Chris Fusaro, Ryan Wilson.

Replacements: Dougie Hall, Moray Low, Ryan Grant, James Eddie, John Barclay, Chris Cusiter, Ruaridh Jackson, Peter Horne.